Pet Evacuation in Challenging Environments

We recently made a post highlighting the importance of creating crisis plans, which should, of course, be completed before a crisis occurs.

These plans must be reviewed and updated continually throughout the life of a project. Trigger points for relocation, hibernation, and evacuation should be evaluated and adjusted as needed.

You certainly should NOT rely on being able to evacuate or relocate after a crisis has occurred! Some may promise the ability to drop in and rescue you, but it’s a tough, high-risk endeavour and often not feasible at all. It’s far better to plan using good old-fashioned, thorough planning and regular drills.

We’ve also observed many challenges surrounding the safe evacuation of pets during crises. Pets are family, and for many, leaving them behind is simply not an option. Unfortunately, this often happens because pet evacuation hasn’t been factored into the initial plans.

Recently, with some agencies withdrawing from Lebanon, we have received requests to evacuate pets after their owners have already left.

The costs and logistics of such efforts after a crisis has started are sadly prohibitive for most people.

This is why our crisis planning services include comprehensive strategies for pet evacuation, or more commonly, hibernation.

From identifying pet-friendly shelters and caretakers to arranging specialised transportation and ensuring the availability of necessary supplies, we strive to incorporate every detail into our plans.

Planning for pets requires just as much care and foresight as planning for people, and we’re here to ensure that no one gets left behind, including your beloved animals.